On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

her big brother’s grumbling

patience, she coaxed her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really fascinating. You absolutely must give

a flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. It was clear that he was intrigued

exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message without words as he nodded in

fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began her melodious narration of the

side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s

Villa, an aura of warmth and harmony enveloped the

felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was

prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were never apart again

narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft and regular breathing as everyone

soft, golden glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two

gaze lingered on their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually fixating on

smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to the

the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how

this as an opportunity to spread some

words were extremely insulting and went far

and

Group incurred losses worth

daughter, “Why in the world did you rub Mr. Jenson the wrong way during your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper. Cross him, and he can make even century-old empires crumble into dust. How

was utterly confused upon

could I possibly offend

with anger, feeling like a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered

had this cold expression, and I knew he

no clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick

daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything

“Okay.”

had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated everything to her parents. Except for the blind date with

jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an

absolute nightmare, with a mean streak a mile wide. She’s a mouthy little devil, and I couldn’t stand her. I lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this

Eva exchanged puzzled looks, trying

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